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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.86, 1,008.11 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.86, 1,008.11 and 306.62 is: 460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.86 : 1,008.11 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.86/1,008.11 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.86x = 1,008.11 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.86x = 309,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,106.19/671.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.07

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